Well, this was the first of such events. I’m sure they’ll be more. I have a feeling we’re going to have to figure out how to fit more people into the concert area, because, had we had the room, I’m sure we could at least have doubled the number of participants.

Seeing and feeling all those people, singing, and rocking together with Amir Benayoun and his band left us all here uplifted, with a feeling that more people are now connected to Hebron, and Ma’arat HaMachpela.

About the Author:David Wilder is the spokesperson for the Hebron Community.

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